Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu is the only international airport in Nepal for those who come to Nepal by air.  The national flag carrier, Nepal Airlines, and other international airlines directly connect Kathmandu with major cities around the world.  Those visitors coming to Nepal by land can enter through different entry points on the India-Nepal border which are Kakarbhitta, Birgunj, Sunauli, Nepalgunj, Dhangadi, and Mahendranagar.  Land crossings at the Tibet/China-Nepal border are Khasa, Liping/Tatopani, respectively. Overland tourists entering the country with their own vehicles must possess an international carnet or complete customs formalities.

All foreign nationals, except Indians, need a visa to enter Nepal.  Visa can be obtained from any Nepalese embassy or consulate of the related country from which you’re travelling from.  Most of the nationals can also get a visa on arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu or at the Immigration Office at the entry points to Nepal.  However, nationals of the following countries will not get visa on arrival at the immigration entry points of Nepal. So, they must obtain visas from Nepalese embassies or diplomatic missions in their respective countries prior to their arrival in Nepal. - Afghanistan -Cameroon -Ethiopia -Ghana -Iraq -Liberia -Nigeria -Palestine -Somalia -Swaziland -Zimbabwe

Tourist multiple entry visa fees based on duration of visit: 15 days - US$ 25 or equivalent convertible currency 30 days - US$ 40 or equivalent convertible currency 90 days - US$ 100 or equivalent convertible currency Gratis (Free) Visa for 30 days is available only for nationals of South Asian countries like Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Pakistan and Sri Lanka for the first visit in one visa year (January to December). However, a visa fee is required for its extension beyond the 30 days. Tourist visas can be extended for a period of 120 days at the Immigration Department in Kathmandu or Pokhara. (For more information, please, contact Department of Immigration, Kalikasthan, Kathmandu, Web: www.immi.gov.np

Electricity in Nepal is 230 volts, alternating at 50 cycles per second. A voltage converter is needed for a device that does not accept 230 volts at 50 MHz. Sockets in Nepal accept only round three or two pins. So if your electrical device uses flat pins, please bring a universal electric plug adaptor.

In general there are two preferred times of year to visit Nepal. Peak season, particularly for trekking in Nepal, is from mid September to early December when the air is fresh clear sky giving the best views of the mountains. From the end of February to mid-April it is warm and dry, the rhododendrons are in flower and the Terai’s long grass has been cut, improving wildlife sightings in Chitwan and Bardia national parks. This season brings a second wave of visitors, though a haze gradually obscures the mountains from lower elevations towards the end of this period. It is possible to visit Nepal in January and February, but you should be prepared for very cold nights and a lack of heating in the lodges during trekking in the mountain. It’s a good time to trek around the rim of the Kathmandu valley. We can advise you on the best time to visit Nepal based on the things you want to see and do. We organize tailor made trips to Nepal and would be happy to talk through when and where to go – just get in touch to plan and book your trip.

Tipping is expected by most of the time by guide/ porter/ driver(as an appreciation). Generally, USD 5 to 10 per day per person is considered good tipping amount. However the mentioned amounts are just to give travelers an idea. There is no “must” or “compulsion” of tipping in Nepal. We advise you to measure the quality of services of particular person or establishment before thinking of tipping! In big hotels service charges are included in the bills so tipping is not necessary.

Currently, using a license holder trekking guide while trekking in Nepal has been made mandatory by government of Nepal for the traveler's safety reason. We believe that having a qualified trekking guide is a minimum safety requirement and can also enhance your enjoyment and understanding of the region as they act as a companion and interpreter. Our trekking guides have great knowledge about the region and take full responsibility of everything during a trek. They know when to offer you company and when to leave you alone to your own thoughts. Not only that the guides have the direct contact with the locals of the specific regions where you’re visiting, so due to this advance relation, you will be benefited with the true local cultural information. Similarly, due to the busy season, you may not get the rooms in the mountain where there are limited hotels and lodges, in this case if you have the guide accompanying your trip, he will contact the lodges/teahouses owner and book the room in advance which is a great help to make your trip a memorable.

-When visiting a temple, always revolves clockwise direction -Take off your shoes before entering a temple or a Nepalese home - Entrance to some temples is forbidden, so look out for such notices -First get a permission to take photographs inside temples or of religious ceremonies -Show decency in dress and avoid any show of public affection -Spell "Namaste" (local Nepali word that refers Hi/Hello etc) when meeting people

Mobile Network coverage is wide in Nepal, even in the rural areas. Internet facilities are available in hotels and cafes in all major cities. Apart from the urban centers, most of the trekking destinations also have mobile network and wifi facilities to communicate.